Age range
Reception to Year 2
The Southwater Infant Academy is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging environment where children can thrive and achieve their full potential. The academy emphasises a holistic approach to education, believing that a child's development largely depends on their surroundings and the adults they interact with.
With a dedicated team of teachers, support staff, and trustees, the academy provides appealing learning opportunities centred around each child's individual needs. Their philosophy, 'Growing, Learning and Succeeding Together,' is integrated into every aspect of school life, aiming to cultivate high aspirations and mutual respect among students and staff.
The academy values strong parent partnerships, evidenced by high satisfaction rates in recent surveys regarding their child's personal development and the quality of education provided. Prospective families are encouraged to visit and experience the academy's dynamic and nurturing atmosphere firsthand.
Our ethos
We believe children learn in response to the environment in which they find themselves and to the adults whom they encounter. We provide learning opportunities in attractive surroundings, led by a highly professional and dedicated team of teachers, support staff and trustees. We care deeply for the development of each individual child and put your child at the centre of all we do. Our vision, 'Growing, Learning and Succeeding Together', permeates all aspects of school life.
What it's like
Children happily arrive at the pre-school. Staff support children to settle well and provide a variety of learning experiences based on their interests and existing knowledge. Children make independent choices about activities, including those with SEND, for example, enjoying mixing ingredients to make dough.
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Reception to Year 2
Term time / All Year
All Year
Last inspected 7 July 2023 · Tina Lambert
What it's like to attend
Children happily arrive at the pre-school. Staff support children to settle well and provide a variety of learning experiences based on their interests and existing knowledge. Children make independent choices about activities, including those with SEND, for example, enjoying mixing ingredients to make dough.
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Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents mention that the staff are very kind and friendly and know their children well.
They comment that their children are excited to arrive and often talk about the exciting things they have been doing during the day.
Inclusion & environment
All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enjoy mixing ingredients to make dough. The manager has fully considered the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some children's social and communication skills. For instance, they have provided strategies to provide more emotional support for children who are anxious and for children who experience speech and communication difficulties.
There are plenty of opportunities for children to get fresh air and exercise, and a variety of well-planned outdoor resources support children to become physically capable. Children benefit from a close connection with nature and the natural world, with daily visits to the woodland where they learn about insects and birds.
Date: April 2011
Southwater Pre-School registered in 2010 and is located in Southwater, West Sussex. It is open from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am to 6pm. The pre-school employs seven members of staff, with four holding childcare qualifications from level 2 to level 6, and provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.
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